Calendar of
International
Trade Programs
April 2015 – March 2016
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This calendar features our 2015-16 export and trade
programs. But that’s not all we have to offer. We have a
variety of initiatives designed to help both new and
experienced exporters to expand internationally:
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Exporter education and market intelligence seminars
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One-on-one export and market consulting
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International trade missions and exhibitions
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Incoming buyers delegations/missions
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International research collaborations
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Financial support through the Global Growth Fund
(administered by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce –
visit www.ontarioexporters.ca)
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And much more!
For more information on exporting, please visit
Ontario.ca/export. If you are looking to source high-quality
goods and services, please visit SourceFromOntario.com.
Or simply contact our export experts to discuss how we
can help you grow:
International Trade Branch
Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
Government of Ontario
900 Bay St., 6th Floor, Hearst Block
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M7A 2E1
416 314-8200 | 1-877-46-TRADE (468-7233)
Fax: 416 325-6509
Email: trade.officer@ontario.ca
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Calendar of
International Trade Programs
April 2015 – March 2016
Aerospace
4
Agri-food
8
Automotive Products
9
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy)
12
Construction and Infrastructure
21
Exporter Education
26
Information and
Communications Technology
32
Life Sciences and Healthcare
43
Mining Supply and Services
53
Other Sectors
55
Index of Programs by Market Region
59
Ontario’s International Support Network 60
Aerospace
Aerospace –
Asia and Australasia
Singapore Airshow 2016 and
Mission to Malaysia and/or Indonesia
Singapore and Malaysia/Indonesia (cities TBA)
February 16-23, 2016
One of the world’s top three airshows, the Singapore Airshow
(www.singaporeairshow.com) attracts both commercial and
defence companies from the aerospace sector. The Ontario
government is offering six Ontario companies the opportunity to
exhibit in the Ontario showcase within the Canadian pavilion at the
Singapore Airshow. Services offered to participants include on-site
meeting areas and a targeted B2B program involving pre-qualified
buyers, decision-makers, strategic partners, distributors and
resellers. We will also offer an optional post-show business
mission to KL, Malaysia or Jakarta, Indonesia (TBC) to meet with
pre-qualified buyers and strategic partners.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
Aerospace –
China
Incoming China Buyers Mission
Toronto, Ontario
October 2015 (dates TBA)
Ontario will welcome an aerospace mission led by Xi’an National
Aviation Industry Base. As the mission’s objective is to explore
innovative aviation technologies, services and products in Ontario,
we will host a roundtable meeting to introduce Chinese delegates
to Ontario suppliers.
lisa.qi@ontario.ca
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Aerospace
Automotive Products
Aerospace –
Europe
Paris Air Show 2015
Paris, France
June 15-21, 2015
The Paris Air Show (www.siae.fr/EN.htm) is the world’s leading
event for the aviation, aerospace and related industries. The last
edition of the show (2013) featured 2,215 exhibitors from 102
counties and 85 official delegations. PAS 2013 was attended by
139,000 industry professionals from Europe, the Americas, the
Middle East, Asia and Africa, and 3,100 members of the press.
Industry professionals announced $150 billion worth of orders at
PAS 2013. The Ontario government, in partnership with the Ontario
Aerospace Council, is organizing the Ontario presence at PAS
2015. The Ontario pavilion will be located in Hall 3 of the show,
within the Canada area.
victor.miranda@ontario.ca
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Europe
London, UK
October 13-15, 2015
The Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Europe Conference
and Exhibition (mroeurope.aviationweek.com) is the premier
aviation event for the sector. Last year’s show in Spain attracted
over 6,000 registered trade visitors and over 365 exhibitors and
the event this year is expected to attract even more industry
participation! Ontario is pleased to lead its third delegation to the
2015 Europe show in London, UK. Join us by exhibiting in the
Ontario pavilion, as well as for networking opportunities and B2B
meetings with UK/European clients and partners.
maureen.angus@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Aerospace Products
Automotive
Aerospace –
United States
Aerospace Economic Outlook Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
June 5, 2015
The 2015 Aerospace Economic Outlook benefits from leading
economist Dr. Adam Pilarski’s unique geopolitical perspective on
the international economy. Pilarksi will share his insights on the
impact the economy has on the aerospace industry as well as
macro-economic considerations and strategic developments
that are invaluable for business planning and risk management.
Space is limited at this popular seminar.
george.braoudakis@ontario.ca
Aerospace Market Outlook Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
September 2015 (dates TBA)
Ontario aerospace companies get the latest market and industry
trends from one of the foremost aerospace industry analysts,
Richard Aboulafia. Aboulafia will cover the commercial aerospace
forecast for Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer and others, the
defence forecast outlook and implications going forward, as well as
the global market outlook. Space is limited at this popular seminar.
george.braoudakis@ontario.ca
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Aerospace
Automotive Products
NBAA 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 17-19, 2015
If you are in the aviation business, you need to be part of the
Ontario pavilion at the National Business Aviation Association
(NBAA) Convention and Exhibition (www.nbaa.org/2015) in Las
Vegas, Nevada. The largest civil aviation trade exhibition in the
world, it attracts more than 30,000 attendees, 1,100 exhibitors and
features a static airplane display with up to 150 state-of-the-art
business aircraft. The Ontario pavilion is located in prime, turnkey
real estate and it fills up fast. Register today.
george.braoudakis@ontario.ca
PNAA Annual Aerospace Conference 2016
Seattle, Washington
February 9-11, 2016
Ontario will lead a delegation of companies to the Pacific
Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) Conference in 2016
(www.pnaa.net). Mission highlights include a formal presentation
and introduction of the Ontario delegation to conference
participants, listing in the Ontario government delegate directory
(distributed to conference attendees), and a table top display of
your company’s promotional materials. Join the mission to meet
and network with Boeing and other OEM and supplier executives.
george.braoudakis@ontario.ca
Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit 2016
Seattle, Washington
April 14-15, 2016
Ontario aerospace and defense suppliers, join us at the 2016
Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit (www.bciaerospace.com/
seattle) in Seattle, Washington. It’s an outstanding opportunity for
business and partnership development, with a particular focus on
the Boeing supply chain. Ontario’s meeting area is prominently
located and readily accessible to highlight and enhance our leading
aerospace companies.
george.braoudakis@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Agri-food
Agri-food –
Mexico, Latin and South America
Incoming Mexico Buyers Mission to Outdoor Farm Show
Woodstock, Ontario
September 15-17, 2015
Ontario is pleased to welcome a delegation from Mexico visiting
the Annual Outdoor Farm Show (outdoorfarmshow.com) in
Woodstock, Ontario. The show highlights the most innovative
and technologically advanced agricultural products and services
available. Incoming delegation members are strongly interested in
meeting Ontario suppliers so this is your chance to showcase your
offerings. If your expertise includes modern agricultural machinery,
advanced technology, fertilizers, enhanced pesticides, animal feed,
or packaging equipment, you need to attend this show. You will
have the opportunity to meet Mexican buyers through workshops,
exhibitions and pre-arranged B2B meetings.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
Expo Agro Alimentaria 2015
Irapuato, Mexico
November 10-13, 2015
Expo Agro Alimentaria (ExpoAgrogto.com) in Irapuato, Mexico is
one of the largest greenhouse and open field agricultural events in
the world. It attracts international companies from more than 16
countries. Ontario is excited to lead a delegation to Mexico
to exhibit at the Ontario pavilion in the Canadian zone. Mexico’s
growing agribusiness sector demands modern agricultural
machinery, more efficient technology, fertilizers, enhanced
pesticides, animal feed, and packaging equipment. This is your
opportunity to get your innovative solutions in front of this
expanding market through both the exhibition and pre-arranged
B2B meetings.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
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Automotive Products
Automotive Products –
Asia and Australasia
JSAE Spring 2015
Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, Korea
May 18-22, 2015
Ontario is partnering with the Canadian Embassy to host a pavilion
at the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE) Annual
Congress 2015 in Yokohama, Japan (www.jsae.or.jp/2015haru/
index_e). JSAE is expected to host 400 exhibitors and 70,000
industry visitors and is an important stop on our automotive mission
to Japan and Korea. Contact us to learn how your business can
gain exposure in these prominent Asian automotive markets.
wenbo.pan@ontario.ca
Automotive Products –
China
China International Auto Products Expo 2015
Changsha, Nanchang, Chongqing and Shanghai, China
September 14-25, 2015
The Ontario government is committed to helping its auto
parts sector to develop key export markets. Ontario’s auto parts
mission to China International Auto Products Expo (CIAPE)
(en.iapechina.com) will enable firms to explore partnership and
cooperation opportunities with Chinese firms. The mission also
includes visits to Chongqing, Changsha and Nanchang (clusters
of China’s auto parts sector). Networking seminars, roundtable
discussion, one-on-one meetings and site visits are among the
scheduled activities that will promote cooperation between
Ontario and China.
lisa.qi@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Automotive Products
Automotive Products –
Europe
Incoming Germany Buyers Mission to APMA 2015
Conference
Windsor, Ontario
June 2, 2015
Ontario is pleased to welcome a delegation from the German
state of Baden-Württemberg, who will be attending the Automotive
Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) Conference
(www.apma.ca) looking for suppliers, R&D partnerships and
joint-venture opportunities. Join us for B2B meetings to build
and strengthen relationships with German buyers.
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
Automotive Products –
India
Incoming India Buyers Mission to APMA 2015 Conference
Windsor, Ontario
June 3-4, 2015
India is the sixth largest passenger car and commercial vehicle
producer in the world and its automotive industry accounts for
22% of its manufacturing gross domestic product. The Ontario
government looks forward to hosting a delegation of Indian
companies attending the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’
Association (APMA) annual meeting, conference and exhibition at
Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino, Windsor (www.apma.ca).
The event will include many opportunities for Ontario parts
manufacturers and mould makers to meet with Indian and other
international companies.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
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Automotive Products
Seminar: India’s Automotive Opportunities
Toronto, Ontario
October 2015 (dates TBA)
India is the world’s sixth largest passenger car and commercial
vehicle producer. At this seminar you’ll hear from industry leaders
about opportunities and strategies to target India’s automotive
sector. There is no cost for Ontario companies to participate.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
Auto Expo 2016
Delhi, India
January 29-February 9, 2016
Auto Expo (www.autoexpo.in) is Asia’s largest and the world’s
second-largest motor show. Ontario will lead a trade mission of
automotive part companies to participate in Auto Expo 2016 in
Delhi. The program will include one-on-one partnering meetings
and exhibiting at the tradeshow. The mission will also visit
Chennai and Pune.
India has one of the world’s largest automotive markets.
The country’s automotive industry accounts for 22% of its
manufacturing gross domestic product. India is now the sixth
largest passenger car and commercial vehicle producer in the
world, with annual production of over 3.9 million units in 2011.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Clean Technology (Environment and Energy)
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy) –
Asia and Australasia
Nuclear Mission to Korea
Seoul, Korea
April 27-May 1, 2015
South Korea is the world’s fifth largest user of nuclear energy and
is growing fast. In partnership with the Organization of Canadian
Nuclear Industries and the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, the Ontario
government will lead a nuclear supply mission to South Korea.
Mission delegates will exhibit at the Korea Atomic Industrial
Forum’s Korea Atomic Power (KAP) Annual Conference
(http://www.kaif.or.kr/eng/?c=bus), hold business-to-business
meetings and conduct site visits.
wenbo.pan@ontario.ca
World Smart Energy Week 2016
Tokyo, Japan
March 2-4, 2016
The Ontario government is leading a trade mission to Japan for
World Smart Energy Week (www.wsew.jp/en). Japan’s largest
clean energy trade event is expected to attract 120,000 buyers
and business executives and host 800 exhibitors. Join the Ontario
government and industry delegates in Japan to learn about
opportunities for your business.
wenbo.pan@ontario.ca
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy) –
China
Aquatech China 2015
Chengdu, Chongqing and Shanghai, China
June 1-13, 2015
Join one of the world’s leading trade exhibitions for process,
drinking and wastewater as a delegate of Ontario’s water
mission to China. Led by the Ontario government, the trade
mission will begin in Chengdu and Chongqing and conclude
in Shanghai, where our delegates will attend Aquatech China
(www.aquatechtrade.com/china). The mission will include
seminars and B2B meetings in each city, and promises to
present an opportunity for delegates to tap into one of the
world’s fastest growing markets.
ellen.cao@ontario.ca
Eco Expo Asia 2015
Hong Kong; Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing
and Beijing, China
October 28-November 6, 2015
Join the Ontario government and its trade mission to Eco Expo
Asia 2015 in Hong Kong. Delegates attending this premier
international exhibition will receive turnkey exhibition space
at the Ontario pavilion and help facilitating meetings and
relationship building. The mission will include business programs
in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing and Beijing.
ellen.cao@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
Clean Energy Expo China 2016
Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing, China; Taiwan
March 20-31, 2016
China is building the world’s largest renewable energy system,
with wind, water and solar accounting for more than 30%
of its generating capacity. Clean Energy Expo China
(www.cleanenergyexpochina.com) is at the forefront of the
latest industry and market development trends and features
related cross-sector sub-events – Smart Grids, Wind Power,
Solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power, Distributed Energy,
Bio-Energy and Grid Connectivity – providing ample trade
opportunities for Ontario businesses.
Reserve your spot in the Ontario pavilion and join the mission
as it visits Shanghai, Nanjing and Taiwan to facilitate meetings
and relationship building.
lisa.qi@ontario.ca
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy) –
Europe
POL-ECO-SYSTEM 2015
Poznan-Warsaw, Poland
October 27-30, 2015
POL-ECO-SYSTEM (www.polecosystem.pl/en) is the largest
tradeshow in Central Europe dedicated to environmental industries
and clean technologies, and the only major tradeshow in the region
that covers all of the cleantech subsectors. Join the Ontario exhibit
in the Canada pavilion to put your products in front of 22,000
visitors and 170 journalists. Benefit from B2B meetings in Poznan
and Warsaw, a Polish-Canadian business mixer and a networking
event at the Canadian Embassy.
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
UK Nuclear Decommissioning Mission
UK (cities TBA)
November 2015 (dates TBA)
Ontario will lead a nuclear decommissioning trade mission to
the United Kingdom, in partnership with the Canadian High
Commission, London, and the Organization of Canadian Nuclear
Industries. This mission will assist the delegation members in
identifying upcoming projects and meeting with potential clients
and business partners. Contact us now for more information on
this critical mission.
maureen.angus@ontario.ca
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy) –
India
India Nuclear Energy 2015
India (cities TBA)
October 12-16, 2015
Energy shortages are limiting India’s growth; most businesses
have back-up generators. Many urban homes lose power several
times a day and they too use back-up generators, while many
rural Indians are off the grid completely. Nuclear energy is crucial
to providing consistent power and electricity to the whole country.
The country’s three-stage master nuclear energy plan calls for
the expansion of heavy water, light water, breeder, and ultimately
thorium-based power. The Indian Government has set a target of
adding 18.5 GW of renewable energy sources to the generation
mix. Join Ontario’s nuclear energy trade mission to India, with B2B
meetings and an Ontario pavilion at India Nuclear Energy 2015
(www.indianuclearenergy.net), India’s premier event for the civil
nuclear industry.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy) –
Mexico, Latin and South America
Water Technologies Mission to Brazil & Chile
Sao Paulo, Brazil and Santiago, Chile
May 3-8, 2015
Are you an innovator in the water technology sector? Are you
looking to expand your business relationships beyond our
borders? Ontario will lead a mission of water technology
companies to Brazil and Chile, in cooperation with the Canadian
Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the Canadian Embassy in
Santiago, Chile. This mission will address emerging opportunities
in both countries through pre-scheduled B2B meetings. We will
also set up additional individualized meeting schedules in both
countries to introduce Ontario companies to importers,
distributors and purchasers.
marek.karwowski@ontario.ca
Webinar: Latin America & Caribbean
Renewable Energy Opportunities
Toronto, Ontario
May 14, 2015
Are you an Ontario company with expertise in renewable energy
and interested in entering or expanding into the Latin American
or Caribbean markets? If so, you need to attend this webinar.
You’ll hear from sector experts at the World Bank, Inter-American
Development Bank and Export Development Canada on the
challenges and opportunities of capitalizing on renewable energy
in the Latin American and Caribbean marketplaces. Sign up now
so that you can properly develop your business expansion strategy.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
Solar Canada 2015
Toronto, Ontario
December 7-8, 2015
Ontario is pleased to welcome buyers from Mexico to attend
Solar Canada 2015, the Canadian Solar Industries Association
(CanSIA) conference (SolarCanadaConference.ca) in Toronto.
Mexican public and private sector interest in the use, regulation
and promotion of solar energy is growing. Mexico already leads
Latin America in solar energy production. PV electricity and solar
thermal will comprise up to 5% of Mexico’s energy output by 2030
and up to 10% by 2050. Mexican buyers are looking for suppliers
interested in exporting their goods to this expanding marketplace.
Contact us now for more information.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy) –
United States
Power-Gen Natural Gas Conference & Exhibition
Columbus, Ohio
August 18-19, 2015
Ten Ontario cleantech companies are invited to exhibit in the
Ontario pavilion at the Power-Gen Natural Gas Conference and
Exhibition (Power-GenNaturalGas.com) in Columbus, Ohio.
This event attracts industry stakeholders interested in developing
the natural gas reserves in the Marcellus and Utica shales of
the Appalachian Basin. The pavilion is of interest to Ontario
companies with technologies that reduce costs, generate
competitive advantages or help the industry meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Carbon Pollution Standards
and state energy and environmental regulations.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
WEFTEC 2015 – The Water Quality Event
Chicago, Illinois
September 28-30, 2015
The Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and
Conference (WEFTEC®) (weftec.org) is the world’s largest annual
event for water quality professionals. It draws more than 22,000
attendees – including 3,000 buyers and representatives of leading
water and wastewater companies from around the globe –
and more than 1,000 exhibitors. Ten companies will have the
opportunity to exhibit in the Ontario pavilion (Booth #4880) and
receive several value-added services before and during the event.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
Energy Storage North America 2015
San Diego, California
October 13-15, 2015
Ontario will lead a trade mission to Energy Storage North America
(ESNA) in San Diego, California (ESNAexpo.com). This premier
energy storage conference and exposition welcomes more
than 1,500 policy, technology and market leaders from 26
countries. Join the mission to connect with investor-owned and
publicly-owned utilities; large retail customers; renewable energy
developers and systems integrators; energy storage and smart grid
developers; manufacturers and systems integrators; investors; data
center operators and owners, microgrid developers and operators;
municipal governments; key federal and state level policymakers
and key environmental groups. Eight companies will exhibit in the
Ontario pavilion and receive several value-added services before
and during the event.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
December 8-10, 2015
Ten renewable energy technology companies are invited to exhibit
in the Ontario pavilion at the 2015 Renewable Energy World
Conference and Expo North America (RenewableEnergyWorldEvents.com). This event is held during Power Generation Week
and includes sister events POWER-GEN International; NUCLEAR
POWER International; COAL-GEN and GenForum. Combined,
these events attract more than 20,000 attendees from 115
countries and more than 1,400 exhibitors. Reserve your space
early – contact us today.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
DistribuTECH 2016
Orlando, Florida
February 9-11, 2016
Are you an Ontario company with technologies in grid automation
and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response,
renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system
operation and reliability, power delivery equipment, commercial
and industrial energy management technology or water utility
technologies? Then show the world what you have to offer as part
of the Ontario pavilion at DistribuTECH 2016 (DistribuTECH.com).
The event is co-located with Utility Products Expo and the Electric
Light and Power Executive Conference, who together host more
than 11,500 attendees, including 300+ utilities from around the
globe and more than 480 exhibits.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Clean
Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Construction
and Infrastructure
Globe 2016
Vancouver, British Columbia
March 2-4, 2016
Be one of the ten companies selected to exhibit in the Ontario
pavilion at the GLOBE 2016 International Conference and Expo
(2016.GLOBEseries.com) – North America’s largest international
environment business summit. The event brings together more
than 1,600 conference delegates and 250 exhibitors from
50 countries, accelerating opportunities for networking, new
partnerships and B2B activity.
The Ontario pavilion is front and centre in the hall and will
showcase ten of Ontario’s renewable energy and environmental
clean technology companies, as well as academia, government
and industry partners that offer and collaborate on real and
attainable climate change solutions in Canada and around
the world.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
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Construction and Infrastructure
Construction and Infrastructure –
China
China International Exposition of Housing Industry &
Products 2015
Beijing, Wuhan and Changsha, China
September 2-12, 2015
The Ontario government invites Ontario-based firms to come
and exhibit at the Ontario pavilion during the China International
Exposition of Housing Industry & Products in Beijing, China.
The exposition is an international, technical and professional
housing exhibition that focuses on technology and products to
improve housing quality and promote sustainable development
of the housing industry. Attendees will be invited to participate in
exchanges on national construction industry modernization and
more than 20 technical exchange activities. We will support
our delegation with turnkey exhibition space and activities to
drive traffic to the pavilion while facilitating meetings and
relationship-building.
ellen.cao@ontario.ca
Greenbuild Mission to China
Beijing, Shanghai and Kunming, China
March 25-April 3, 2016
Ontario-based businesses are invited to join the Ontario
government’s Greenbuild Mission to China. Our delegates will
attend the 12th International Conference on Green and EnergyEfficient Building & New Technologies and Products Expo (IGEBC)
and Expo Build China 2016 (www.expocacc.com/en) in Shanghai.
The mission offers delegates turnkey exhibition space within the
Ontario pavilion, and seminars and B2B meetings in Shanghai
and Kunming.
ellen.cao@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Construction
Constructionand
andInfrastructure
Infrastructure
Construction and Infrastructure –
India
Municipalika 2015
Jaipur, India
December 4-15, 2015
India plans to invest more than US$1 trillion in infrastructure to
meet the needs of its fast growing and urbanizing population.
There are many opportunities for Ontario companies to support
India’s growth, including providing green and energy efficient
buildings, better communication and security systems for seven
planned “smart communities”. There are also opportunities in
power generation, water/wastewater treatment and advanced air
pollution control.
Ontario will lead a trade mission of companies specializing in
urban infrastructure to Jaipur to participate in Municipalika 2015
(www.municipalika.com) – India’s leading annual event on city
infrastructure and sustainable urban development. The mission
will also visit Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi to meet with potential
customers and partners.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
Construction and Infrastructure –
Middle East
The Big 5 International Building and Construction Show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
November 23-26, 2015
Join the trade mission of Ontario-based construction and
building product companies to the Big 5 in Dubai, UAE
(www.thebig5.ae). The largest and best attended construction
exhibition in the Middle East, it gives your company a unique
opportunity to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business
with more than 80,000 international construction professionals.
This mission is organized in partnership with the Canadian
Consulate in Dubai.
vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca
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Construction
Construction and
and Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Construction and Infrastructure –
United States
AIA Convention 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
May 14-16, 2015
Do you supply green building products and technologies? If so,
you’ll want to be part of the Ontario pavilion at the American
Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention, the largest annual
gathering of architects and design professionals in the U.S.
Building and construction product selection is highly influenced
by the specifications written by engineers and architects. The AIA
convention is where they will be. Organizers expect 800 exhibitors
and 18,800 attendees, 90% of whom visit the expo specifically to
plan or purchase for upcoming projects. We can help you promote
your company on the show floor and help set up B2B meetings
with potential distributors and customers.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
AIA and USGBC Continuing Education Seminars
Locations across the U.S. (cities TBA)
October 2015-February 2016
Ontario is organizing a series of one-day American Institute of
Architects (AIA) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Continuing
Education Seminars in locations across the United States.
By partnering with local AIA and USGBC chapters to promote
the seminars, Ontario hopes to attract between 35-75 architects,
specifiers, engineers and LEED accredited professionals to
each event.
The seminars will help Ontario companies, whose building
products are typically specified into a project, to build relationships
with architects and specifiers, collect credible business leads and
meet multiple architectural firms at one time. Five to six Ontario
companies who provide AIA or USGBC continuing education
courses will be invited to participate.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
www.Ontario.ca/Export
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Construction
Constructionand
andInfrastructure
Infrastructure
Greenbuild 2015
Washington, DC
November 18-19, 2015
Join the Ontario pavilion at the Greenbuild International Conference
and Expo (greenbuildexpo.com). The largest annual event
dedicated to green building, it registers more than 20,000
attendees and 600 exhibitors. Ontario exhibitors will also receive
several value-added services before and during the event, but
register early as space is limited to ten companies.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
Construct International 2015
Toronto, Ontario
December 2-3, 2015
Ontario is organizing an international business program at
Construct International 2015 (construct-internationalexpo.ca) that
enables Ontario exporters to meet with international buyers and
gain insights on business opportunities in global markets.
Construct International brings together design, building,
construction and trade professionals to educate and inform,
build new relationships and foster existing partnerships through
face-to-face networking activities in a matchmaking program.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
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Construction
Construction and
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International Builders Show 2016
Las Vegas, Nevada
January 19-21, 2016
Eight Ontario companies offering residential construction
management software products will be invited to participate in
the Ontario pavilion at the International Builders’ Show (IBS 2016)
(BuildersShow.com). Organized by the National Association of
Home Builders, IBS 2016 will be co-located with the National
Kitchen and Bath Show and Design and Construction Week in
Las Vegas, Nevada. These events will welcome a combined
1,700 exhibitors and 125,000 attendees from across the globe.
The show is of interest to companies with construction
management software (web-based or installed) for builders,
contractors, subcontractors and architects as well as Ontario
manufacturers of building products for home builders. Ontario’s
exhibit is part of the Canadian pavilion, which boasts more than
10,000 square feet of space in the very prime location of Central
Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
rita.patlan@ontario.ca
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Exporter Education
First Steps in Exporting Seminars
Locations across Ontario (cities TBA)
April 1, 2015-March 31, 2016 (dates TBA)
The First Steps in Exporting seminar is of interest to any business
which is either preparing to export or has just started the export
process. This half-day seminar introduces companies to some
of the key tools, resources, programs and services available to
help them get started. First Steps in Exporting covers: key export
web sources; online ready-made market and industry research;
export market plan support and sample plans; practical issues and
regulatory information; plus government programs and support
for exporters seeking general information, skills development and
export counselling.
Ontario’s First Steps in Exporting Seminar is offered in locations
across the province and delivered in partnership with the CanadaOntario Export Forum. Contact us for more information and
upcoming dates and locations.
debbie.walker@ontario.ca
International Market Research Seminars
Locations across Ontario (cities TBA)
April 1, 2015-March 31, 2016 (dates TBA)
The International Market Research seminar provides information
on online tools, directories and databases that help new exporters
assess the business environment and the viability of a target
export market. This half-day seminar highlights: market research
methods; geographical markets and target consumers; finding
information about companies in target markets; export regulations
and standards; and marketing resources.
Ontario’s International Market Research Seminar is offered in
locations across the province and delivered in partnership with the
Canada-Ontario Export Forum. Contact us for more information
and upcoming dates and locations.
debbie.walker@ontario.ca
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Asia and Australasia
Doing Business in the Philippines Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
Dates TBA
With a population of nearly 100 million, this English-speaking
island nation offers opportunity to businesses from a number of
industries. The Ontario government invites business leaders to gain
insight into what it takes to succeed in the Philippines marketplace.
Join us for an informational seminar on the opportunities and
challenges involved in doing business in the Philippines, free of
charge for Ontario-based businesses. This seminar is held in
cooperation with the Canada Philippines Business Council.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
Webinar: Doing Business in Myanmar
Toronto, Ontario
October 2015 (dates TBA)
The opening up of Myanmar’s economy to the world offers
opportunity for Ontario businesses. Join the Ontario government
and industry experts to learn more about the opportunity and
challenges of doing business in this Southeast Asian country by
registering for our free webinar.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
Doing Business in Indonesia Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
Dates TBA
Indonesia is a Southeast Asian nation home to over a quarter of a
billion people. Here is your chance to engage industry leaders on
the opportunities and challenges of doing business in this dynamic
marketplace. There is no cost for Ontario companies to participate
in this seminar.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
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Doing Business in Pakistan Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
November 2015 (dates TBA)
Interested in entering or expanding in Pakistan? This seminar will
highlight the opportunities and challenges you need to take into
account, and industry leaders will provide insights to support your
strategic business planning. There is no cost for Ontario-based
companies to attend.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
Exporter Education –
Europe
Business Opportunities in the European Union 2015 Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
Q4 2015 (dates TBA)
The European Union (EU) is Ontario’s second largest trading
partner and a key market for Ontario’s technology, products and
services. Ontario exported over $17 billion in goods to the
European Union in 2014, an increase of nearly 100% since 2005.
The 28 EU countries constitute the world’s largest single market,
with a population of over 500 million and a GDP of over
$19 trillion. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
(CETA) concluded between Canada and the EU is expected to
generate $12 billion per year to the Canadian economy and save
over $100 million per year to Ontario exporters in tariffs paid on
their goods. CETA will also ease regulatory barriers to trade,
reinforce intellectual property rights and ensure more transparent
rules for market access. This seminar will address in a very
practical and “hands-on” manner key topics on how to do
business in Europe and access the European market. Contact
us today to reserve your spot for this important seminar.
victor.miranda@ontario.ca
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India
Doing Business in India Seminar
Toronto, Ontario
February 2016 (dates TBA)
Interested in entering or expanding in India? This seminar will
highlight the opportunities and challenges you need to take into
account, and industry leaders will provide insights to support your
strategic business planning. There is no cost for Ontario-based
companies to attend.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
Exporter Education –
Mexico, Latin and South America
South American Export Seminars
Ontario (cities TBA)
January and June 2016 (dates TBA)
Ontario’s International Trade Development Representatives
from Brazil and Chile will visit Ontario in January and June 2016.
They will present up-to-date market information on their territories
to Ontario supplier and service companies via group seminars,
one-on-one meetings and visits to Ontario companies. Join us to
strengthen your knowledge of this vibrant market.
marek.karwowski@ontario.ca
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Exporter Education –
United States
Exporting to the United States Seminars
Locations across Ontario (cities TBA)
April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016 (dates TBA)
This half-day seminar is of interest to companies who are
considering exporting or have just started exporting,
exporting companies with new staff and anyone involved in
the export process.
The seminar provides a working knowledge of the practical
aspects of conducting cross border business with the United
States. Topics include: getting staff across the border, U.S.
business visa options and immigration requirements; corporate
business planning and legal considerations; clearing goods into
the U.S. and customs documentation requirements; federal and
state tax considerations; and currency exchange options.
Contact us for more information and upcoming dates
and locations.
debbie.walker@ontario.ca
U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and
U.S. Customs Documentation Seminars
Locations across Ontario (cities TBA)
Spring, Summer and Fall 2015 (dates TBA)
This half-day seminar will explain the U.S. harmonized tariff
schedule (HTSUS) and provide tools to classify products entering
the U.S. Participants will learn the general rules of interpretation,
how to read and understand the tariff schedule as well as
understand the rules for the various free trade agreements.
The seminar will cover: the history behind the Harmonized
Tariff System (HTSUS) and its importance; the general rules of
interpretation; punctuation and the structure of the HTSUS;
classification tools and the classification summary. Contact
us for more information and upcoming dates and locations.
debbie.walker@ontario.ca
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NAFTA and U.S. Customs Documentation Seminars
Locations across Ontario (cities TBA)
Spring, Summer and Fall 2015 (dates TBA)
Goods that are substantially produced or transformed in North
America receive preferred tariff treatment. This half-day NAFTA
seminar helps participants understand how the NAFTA rules apply
and the preferential tariff benefits available. It’s designed to help
clarify the roles and responsibilities of an importer of record as well
as the risks associated with poorly documented or incomplete
NAFTA certificates. It also includes: an overview of NAFTA;
a review of the key NAFTA chapters and NAFTA terms; the
importance of correct HTSUS classification; the NAFTA rules of
origin and preference criteria; NAFTA provisions; NAFTA certificates
of origin; NAFTA importer/exporter obligations and the importance
of developing a NAFTA action plan and proper recordkeeping.
debbie.walker@ontario.ca
New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Seminars
Buffalo, New York
May 27-28, 2015
September 30-October 1, 2015
November 18-19, 2015
February 18-19, 2016
The two-day New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) seminar
is a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting
to the United States. Presentations from industry experts provide
Ontario manufacturers and service firms with up-to-date
information on topics such as U.S. immigration and business
visa requirements; federal and state tax liability issues; currency
exchange strategies; corporate and legal considerations as well
as U.S. customs clearance documentation requirements. It also
includes a visit to a warehousing fulfillment facility to explore
distribution options.
This seminar is of interest to companies who are considering
exporting or have just started exporting, exporting companies
with new staff and anyone involved in the export process.
To participate, your company must have been in business for
at least one year and have a manufacturing or service base
in Ontario.
debbie.walker@ontario.ca
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Information and
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Asia and Australasia
CommunicAsia 2015 and Mission to Philippines
Singapore and Manila, Philippines
May 27 – June 5, 2015
We invite Ontario-based businesses to join us and 35,000
attendees at the most established ICT event of its kind in Asia,
CommunicAsia (www.communicasia.com). The Ontario
government is offering 12 Ontario companies the opportunity to
exhibit in the Ontario showcase in the Canadian pavilion. Services
offered to attendees include on-site meeting areas and a targeted
B2B program involving pre-qualified buyers, decision-makers,
strategic partners, distributors and resellers. We will also offer an
optional pre-show business mission to the Philippines to meet
with pre-qualified buyers and strategic partners.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
Japan IT Week Autumn 2015
Tokyo and Chiba, Japan and Seoul, Korea
October 28-30, 2015
Join Ontario’s trade mission to Japan and Korea for Japan IT
Week, Autumn version (japan-it.jp/en) – the area’s largest trade
exhibition of its kind, with a wide range of exhibits. The wireless
sector, in particular, offers many opportunites for Ontario suppliers.
This trade mission is in partnership with the Canadian Embassy
in Tokyo and Seoul.
wenbo.pan@ontario.ca
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CommuniCast Myanmar and Mission to Thailand
Yangon, Myanmar and Bangkok, Thailand
November 17-24, 2015
The Ontario government is leading a trade mission for Ontariobased ICT companies interested in pursuing opportunities
in Myanmar. The delegation will join CommuniCast 2015
(www.communicastmyanmar.com) in Yangon, Myanmar and will
participate in pre-arranged B2B meetings with local systems
integrators, VAR’s and other potential partners. Additionally, there
will be a post-show trade mission to meet with potential partners
in Bangkok, Thailand.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
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IBC 2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
September 11-15, 2015
IBC (www.ibc.org) is the world’s leading electronic media and
broadcasting technologies tradeshow. IBC has become the “must
attend” event for manufacturers, companies and brands involved
in the electronic media and entertainment industry, and provides
a platform of choice to showcase to a global audience. In 2014,
IBC attracted over 55,000 professionals and over 1,700 exhibitors
from more than 170 countries. The Ontario pavilion at IBC will be
located in a strategically central area of the show floor and provide
a unique opportunity to showcase your company’s know-how and
technology to potential business partners and customers, and meet
key decision-makers from around the world. The mission to IBC will
include an extension to Brussels, Belgium (September 16-17) for a
program of business-to-business meetings, market briefings and
site visits. Details on the program extension TBA.
victor.miranda@ontario.ca
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Ontario Business and Technology Partnering Mission
to Finland 2015
Greater Helsinki area, Finland
November 10-13, 2015
Finland has a strong and influential ICT sector that boasts the
highest innovation growth for knowledge-intensive services among
European Union countries. One of the major trends in Finland’s
economy has been the emergence of start-ups. Finland has
several spin-offs, growth companies and start-ups in the areas of
healthcare, gaming, Internet of Things, embedded ICT and sensor
solutions used in the car industry, among others, of which most are
seeking to establish international partnerships. This Ontario mission
will offer export-ready Ontario ICT and Healthcare IT companies the
opportunity to showcase at Slush (www.slush.org) – the focal point
to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media.
In 2014, Slush brought together over 14,000 attendees from more
than 3,500 companies and 750 investors who held nearly 3,800
pre-organized meetings.
victor.miranda@ontario.ca
Web Summit 2015
Dublin, Ireland
November 3-5, 2015
The Web Summit (websummit.net) is emerging as a key global
conference for attracting innovators, entrepreneurs, and
developers from such sectors as machine-to-machine (M2M),
enterprise and web. This is an exciting opportunity for Ontario
ICT innovators to participate at the Ontario pavilion and get in
front of potential business partners and global clients. Take your
business to the next level by participating in Ontario’s first entry
into the Web Summit.
maureen.angus@ontario.ca
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Mobile World Congress 2016
Barcelona, Spain
February 22-25, 2016
Mobile World Congress (www.mobileworldcongress.com),
the world’s leading mobile communications conference and
exhibition, is the key platform to network with industry
professionals, introduce your company’s technology to the
market and learn about new trends, products and services.
In 2015, Mobile World Congress featured 2,000 exhibiting
companies and hosted more than 93,000 mobile professionals
from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East,
Africa and Latin America, 52% of whom were senior level
executives (including 5,000 CEOs), and more than 3,800
international media and industry analysts.
victor.miranda@ontario.ca
FinovateEurope 2016
London, UK
February 2016 (dates TBA)
Attention all Fintech leaders! For the first time, Ontario will lead a
delegation to participate in FinovateEurope 2016 (www.finovate.
com). This is your chance to join us in the Ontario pavilion and
make presentations to potential business partners and clients.
If you are looking to expand into the UK/EU market, there is no
better opportunity to showcase your innovative technology.
Join us for B2B meetings and a special networking event that
will get you face-to-face with key business clients.
maureen.angus@ontario.ca
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India
Webinar: India’s ICT Opportunities
Toronto, Ontario
September 2015 (dates TBA)
Are you an ICT company wanting to do business in India? At this
webinar, you’ll hear from industry leaders on opportunities and
strategies to target India’s growing ICT sector. There is no cost for
Ontario companies to participate.
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
CeBIT 2015
Bangalore, India
October 23-November 3, 2015
Ontario has been leading ICT missions to India since 2009 and has
developed many successful relationships with India’s major ICT
companies. In 2015, Ontario’s trade mission will target CeBIT India
(www.cebit-india.com) – the world’s leading business IT and ICT
show. At pre- and post-CeBIT programs, mission delegates will
visit sites and participate in formal meetings with the major Indian
ICT companies in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi (cities TBA).
akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
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Expo Seguridad 2015
Mexico City, Mexico
April 28-30, 2015
Mexico City’s Expo Seguridad (www.ExpoSeguridadMexico.
com/en) focuses on security products, technology and services
and attracts more than 15,000 visitors from international and local
governments as well as the private sector. Delegates will exhibit in
the Ontario pavilion, which will also feature a poster booth to
promote Ontario’s experience and expertise in the ICT security
sector. Each delegate’s booth will include space for B2B meetings.
The program also includes site visits and networking events.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
Fintech Mission to Brazil and CIAB 2015
Sao Paulo, Brazil
June 15-18, 2015
For the first time, Ontario is leading a fintech mission to Brazil.
This is your chance to tap into this expansive financial services
market, which offers tremendous export opportunities for financial
IT suppliers. As part of the mission, Ontario will participate in the
2015 CIAB Febraban (www.ciab.org.br/pt) tradeshow. We will
support our delegation with a customized itinerary of pre-arranged
B2B meetings for each Ontario company, presentations on the
tradeshow floor, and an Ontario company keynote speaker in the
conference agenda.
marek.karwowski@ontario.ca
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Webinar: Jamaica’s ICT Security Sector
Toronto, Ontario
September 9, 2015
Are you an Ontario ICT security company interested in entering or
expanding in the Jamaican marketplace? At this Ontario webinar,
you’ll hear from government and international financial experts on
the challenges and opportunities you need to take into account
when developing your business strategy to enter this vibrant
market. Register now for this informative webinar.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
ICT Mission to Chile and Futurecom Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil and Santiago, Chile
October 21-30, 2015
Do you want to tap into the tremendous market potential in Latin
America for information technology solutions, including telecom?
Ontario will organize and conduct an ICT mission to Futurecom
Brazil (en.futurecom.com.br) following an ICT mission to Santiago,
Chile. The Chilean portion of the mission will include B2B and
group meetings with potential business partners, clients and key
ICT sector contacts in the market. In Sao Paulo, the Ontario
delegation will participate in the Ontario pavilion at Futurecom.
Futurecom is the largest ICT event in Latin America and a key
tradeshow in the growing Brazilian telecom sector.
marek.karwowski@ontario.ca
ICT Security Mission to Jamaica
Jamaica (cities TBA)
November 2015 or March 2016 (dates TBA)
Ontario will lead an ICT security mission to Jamaica. The ICT
sector in Jamaica offers significant opportunities for Ontario
companies in the supply of specialized technology and equipment
to the public and private sectors. Contact us to be a part of this
exciting mission.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
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Information and
Communications Technology –
Middle East
GITEX Technology Week 2015
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
October 18-22, 2015
Ontario is leading a trade mission of ICT companies to the Gulf
Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) – the largest and
most important information technology exhibition in the region
(www.gitex.com). The show connects more than 139,000 industry
professionals and over 3,575 suppliers from 144 countries across
five continents, making it one of the world’s top three ICT
exhibitions. GITEX is an effective marketing tool for Ontario’s ICT
companies wanting to enter or expand in the Gulf region.
vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca
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United States
AlwaysON
Mountain View, California
July 8-9, 2015
ICT/digital companies, showcase your company at AlwaysOn
(aoevents.aonetwork.com) in California. AlwaysOn is the premier
source for predicting and analysing the top trends and top
companies in the digital media, on-demand computing and
greentech industries. Before they made it big, Google, Salesforce.
com, Skype, MySQL, YouTube, Tesla and Twitter were all featured
at AlwaysOn. Ontario has prime technology demonstration space
at the conference. We’ll also help you set up corporate calls with
venture capitalisits for follow-up meetings/deal flows, and distribute
your promotional materials to an international investment audience.
nick.furneaux@ontario.ca
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CTIA Super Mobility 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada
September 9-11, 2015
Ontario is pleased to lead a wireless trade mission to CTIA Super
Mobility 2015 (CTIAwireless.com), a leading event for wireless,
ehealth and M2M companies. CTIA draws tens of thousands of
professionals every year, hosts over 1,000 exhibitors and attracts
more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, representing all facets of the
wireless and communications sectors.
Mission delegates will have the opportunity to exhibit in the
award-winning Ontario pavilion, located at booth #3132 in a
prime location on the show floor. Delegates will also receive an
up-to-date database of potential partners, meetings with
international distributors, and promotion at the Ontario business
reception.
mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca
Money2020
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 25-29, 2015
Are you a financial services company looking to expand globally?
Then you need to attend Money2020 (money2020.com) in
Las Vegas, Nevada. Money2020 is the largest global event for
the financial technology industry, with 10,000 attendees from over
3,000 companies including 1,000 CEOs and 75 countries. Eight
Ontario companies will benefit from exhibit space in the Ontario
pavilion (booth #2517) and will also receive a database of U.S.
distributors and potential partners as well as an invitation to the
Ontario business reception. This is an event you can’t afford to
miss; contact us today for more information.
mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca
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CES 2016
Las Vegas, Nevada
January 6-9, 2016
If you are in the consumer technology business, the Consumer
Electronics Show (CESweb.org) is the place for you. CES is
the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of
consumer technologies. With 160,000 attendees and 3,600
exhibits and over 6,000 media in attendance, CES is the place
to promote your up and coming technologies.
Ontario delegates in this trade mission will receive turnkey
exhibit space at CES, a database of U.S. distributors and potential
partners, an attendee database, a market briefing on new U.S.
regulations, an invitation to an Ontario business reception
(400+ guests) and a meeting with incoming buyers.
mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca
RSA Conference 2016
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 29-March 4, 2016
Ontario is excited to lead a trade mission of Ontario-based security
sector companies to RSA Conference 2016 (RSAconference.com).
With over 350 exhibitors, RSA is the premier annual information
security conference in cyber security. Ontario’s cyber security
cluster continues to expand, with new firms seeking international
opportunities. The mission to RSA will assist delegation members
in accessing new global markets. Members will exhibit in the
prestigious Ontario pavilion, receive a database of U.S. distributors
and potential partners, and a market briefing on local business
opportunities. Delegates can also attend the Ontario business
reception (400+ guests) and meet with local decision-makers.
mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca
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South by Southwest (SxSW)
Austin, Texas
March 15-18, 2016
Ontario is pleased to lead a trade mission to South by Southwest
(SxSW.com). With over 60,000 attendees, and more than 500
exhibits, SxSW brings together the best new innovative companies
and established industry leaders from the music, film and
interactive fields. Delegates will exhibit in the Ontario pavilion,
receive a database of U.S. distributors and potential partners and
attend an Ontario business reception to meet with decision-makers
and receive a market briefing on export opportunities. Contact us
now to participate in this tremendous opportunity.
mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca
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Asia and Australasia
Medical Fair Thailand 2015 and
Mission to Indonesia/Malaysia
Bangkok, Thailand and Indonesia/Malaysia (cities TBA)
September 10-15, 2015
With 2.3 billion people aged 65 and older and a healthcare
market expected to reach US$752 billion by 2018, demand for
quality healthcare products and services is growing in the
Asia Pacific region. Join the Ontario government’s trade mission
to Bangkok, Thailand and Medical Fair Thailand 2015
(www.medicalfair-thailand.com). Hosting 500 exhibitors from
30+ countries and 8,000 visitors, this event offers a unique
opportunity to gain regional exposure. New for this year,
dedicated platforms in the areas of Digital Healthcare (ICT in
Healthcare) and Rehabilitation Healthcare will also be presented.
The Ontario government is offering six Ontario companies the
opportunity to exhibit in the Ontario showcase at Medical Fair
Thailand. Services offered to participants include on-site meeting
areas and a targeted B2B program involving pre-qualified buyers,
decision-makers, strategic partners, distributors and resellers. We
will also offer an optional post-show business mission to Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia or Jakarta, Indonesia (TBC) to meet with
pre-qualified buyers and strategic partners.
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca
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Ontario-China R&D and
Commercialization Collaboration Forum
Toronto, Ontario
April 27, 2015
This Ontario-China R&D and Commercialization Collaboration
Forum (www.ontariochinaforum2015.ca) will invite over 400
participants from leading Ontario and Chinese organizations to
exchange ideas, share knowledge and discuss potential
collaboration opportunities.
There is growing interest in China’s market among Ontario’s
technology companies and research organizations. Undertaken in
partnership with the Chinese Consulate in Toronto, the Forum will
also include an Ontario-China Commercialization workshop. Where
opportunities and objectives align, a pre-arranged 1:1 partnering
meeting program will be facilitated for Ontario and China delegates
to further explore possibilities for collaboration in the areas of ICT,
life sciences, clean technology and venture capital investment.
sandy.he-easton@ontario.ca
Ontario-China Commercialization Workshop
Toronto, Ontario
April 28, 2015
The Ontario-China Commercialization Workshop will be part of the
Ontario-China R&D and Commercialization Collaboration Forum.
Promoting R&D and commercialization collaborations has been
identified as one of the priorities under the 2015 Ontario-China
Memorandum of Understanding implementation.
sandy.he-easton@ontario.ca
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Medical Device Mission to China
Suzhou and Shanghai, China; Hong Kong
May 11-20, 2015
We are proud to partner with Ontario’s world-leading medical
device companies to promote business between Ontario and
China. Ontario’s medical device mission to China will include
participation in the China International Medical Equipment Fair
(May 15-18, Shanghai – www.cmef.com.cn/g1225.aspx) and
The Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair
(May 18-20, Hong Kong).
At both exhibitions, Ontario delegates will showcase their products
and services in the Canada pavilion. Further support will be offered
through market briefings, technical seminars, company visits, and
one-on-one meetings taking place before and during the shows.
The mission will also visit Jiangsu, one of the key medical device
clusters in China, to explore partnership and cooperation
opportunities with local companies and organizations.
lisa.qi@ontario.ca
Science & Technology Collaboration Mission to China
Jiangsu, Shenzhen and Beijing, China
November 2015 (dates TBA)
Are you looking for Chinese partners or commercialization
opportunities in the life sciences or cleantech sectors?
Then join the Ontario government’s Science & Technology
Collaboration Mission to China. It will help Ontario companies,
research organizations and innovation partners to promote their
technology to the Chinese marketplace and find credible partners.
Delegates’ technology projects will be featured in a delegate
directory and B2B meetings will be arranged.
sandy.he-easton@ontario.ca
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Ontario-China Biotech Workshop
Toronto, Ontario
December 2015 (dates TBA)
Are you interested in developing biotech R&D and
commercialization partnerships with China? Join delegates
from China and representatives from Ontario-based
companies and research organizations at the Ontario-China
Biotech Workshop. Attendees will exchange information,
learn about trends, market opportunities, innovation
capabilities and potential collaboration opportunities in
the area of biotech. Working together will help promote
partnerships and generate benefits for both Ontario and China.
sandy.he-easton@ontario.ca
Life Sciences and Healthcare –
Europe
EU Medical Device Reimbursement Workshop
Toronto, Ontario
June 2015 (dates TBA)
Do you manufacture medical devices and want to expand
into Europe? Attend this seminar to learn about the legal
requirements for selling into different European markets.
Obtaining reimbursement for a medical device requires an
understanding of country-specific regulatory systems. This
one-day seminar/workshop covers the requirements for
Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Delivered by a German reimbursement expert, this program
is offered in collaboration with the Canadian Trade
Commissioner Services in Germany and Ontario and the
Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
in Toronto.
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
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Life
Sciences and
and Infrastructure
Healthcare
Construction
CE Marking Workshop
Toronto, Ontario
September 2015 (dates TBA)
Do you manufacture medical devices or medical technology and
want to expand your market in Europe? With a total population of
nearly half a billion, the EU represents 30% of the world market for
medical devices – and products with the CE Mark can be sold in
all EU member states.
Obtaining the CE Mark is a critical part of your European market
entry strategy. But the requirements are complex. Attend this
one-day seminar/workshop with a German expert in CE
certification to improve your understanding of EU Standards
Certification (CE Marking).
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
REHACARE 2015
Düsseldorf, Germany
October 14-17, 2015
Join the Ontario exhibit in the Canadian pavilion at REHACARE
2015 (www.rehacare.com) in Düsseldorf, Germany. The biggest
international trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and
care in the world, it attracts people with medical needs, industry
business people, and purchasing executives from rehabilitation
and long term care facilities. The mix of attendees creates business
opportunities for exhibitors and provides valuable direct feedback
from end users. Ontario exhibitors will also benefit from a
networking event with German companies and can use the
pavilion lounge for one-on-one meetings.
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
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Life
Sciences and
Construction
and Healthcare
Infrastructure
Medica 2015
Düsseldorf, Germany
November 16-19, 2015
Germany is the largest medical devices and pharmaceuticals
market in Europe, and third largest in the world. Demographic
shifts and a move away from hospitalization will create enormous
new opportunities for outpatient medical devices, self-monitoring
medical systems and home care equipment. No surprise then that
Medica (www.medica-tradefair.com), held in Düsseldorf Germany,
is the world’s largest medical technology tradeshow. In 2014 it
attracted 130,000 visitors from more than 120 countries.
Join the Ontario exhibit in the Canadian pavilion to take advantage
of this growing market. Delegation members are promoted to other
exhibitors before the show to attract leads, while a networking
event, matchmaking meetings and daily hospitality in the pavilion
lounge facilitate new partnerships.
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
Life Sciences and Healthcare –
Mexico, Latin and South America
ExpoMed 2015
Mexico City, Mexico
June 10-12, 2015
If you manufacture medical devices, this is your opportunity to
get your products and services in front of the second largest
medical device market in Latin America. Mexico is making major
investments in its healthcare system, such as acquiring mobile
medical units to provide health services in regions where access
is difficult. This has created an abundance of opportunities for
medical device manufacturers. Ontario will participate in ExpoMed
(expomed.com.mx/en) with a poster booth to promote Ontario’s
expertise and experience in medical devices, technology and
services. Contact us now if you want your company’s poster
included in the booth.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
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Life
Sciences and
and Infrastructure
Healthcare
Construction
Life Sciences and Healthcare –
Middle East
Saudi Health 2015
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
May 18-20, 2015
In partnership with the Canadian Embassy in Riyadh, the
Ontario government will lead a trade mission to Saudi Health
(www.SaudiHealthExhibition.com) – the largest health care event in
Saudi Arabia. In 2014, Saudi Health attracted 359 exhibitors from
35 countries and more than 13,000 visitors. The only specialised
healthcare event to benefit from the privilege, support and
patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health, it provides an
excellent platform for Ontario healthcare companies looking to
enter or expand their presence in the Saudi healthcare market.
vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca
Arab Health 2016
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
January 25-28, 2016
Arab Health 2016 (www.ArabHealthOnline.com) is an excellent
opportunity for Ontario healthcare companies interested in entering
or expanding to the UAE. Billed as the world’s premium healthcare
event, it brings together 4,000 exhibitors from over 60 countries
and over 93,000 professional visitors.
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health has several national
initiatives aimed at improving the country’s health sector, including
a national cancer registry, a hospital wait times monitoring system,
and an action plan to organise the standards of the country’s
doctors and health professionals. Contact us to learn how to join
the Ontario mission to Arab Health 2016.
vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca
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Life
Sciences and
Construction
and Healthcare
Infrastructure
Life Sciences and Healthcare –
United States
Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) Conference
Houston, Texas
June 8, 2015
Ontario is organizing a trade mission to the Redefining Early Stage
Investments (RESI) Conference (RESIconference.com) in Houston,
Texas. The conference series brings together early stage biotech
and medtech companies with early stage investors.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
BIO 2015
June 15-18, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ontario is organizing a trade mission of eight biotech companies
to participate in the One-on-One PartneringTM forum at the
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention
(http://convention.bio.org/2015/). Biotechs depend on partners
and investors to move forward, and the BIO business partnering
forum offers these companies an excellent opportunity to engage
with potential partners face-to-face.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
AdvaMed 2015
San Diego, California
October 5-7, 2015
In cooperation with the Canadian Consulate in San Diego,
Ontario is organizing a mission of medtech companies to attend
AdvaMed 2015 (advamed2015.com), the leading medical
technology conference and partnering meeting in the U.S. Mission
participants will have a unique opportunity to hear from industry
experts and engage in one-on-one business partnering with
potential customers and partners.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
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Life
Sciences and
and Infrastructure
Healthcare
Construction
mHealth Summit 2015
Washington, DC
November 8-11, 2015
Mobile health has emerged as one of the most promising
sub-sectors of healthcare information technology and the
mHealth Summit (mHealthSummit.org) is the largest mobile health
event in the U.S. Exhibitors within the Ontario pavilion will have a
opportunity to demonstrate their products and services.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
RSNA 2015
Chicago, Illinois
November 29-December 3, 2015
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) hosts
the world’s premier scientific and educational event for
radiology. The Ontario pavilion at RSNA’s annual meeting
(rsna.org/Annual_Meeting.aspx) will showcase companies
who provide products and services to the imaging sector.
Contact us for more information.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
Biotech Showcase 2016
San Francisco, California
January 11-13, 2016
Ontario will lead a trade mission to the Biotech Showcase
(www.ebdgroup.com/bts) in San Francisco. One of the most
successful biotech partnering events, it’s an opportunity to connect
with potential investors and pharmaceutical executives from the
U.S. and around the world. Biotech partnering meetings are one
of the most important and economical ways for small biotechs to
find partners.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
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Life
Sciences and
Construction
and Healthcare
Infrastructure
HIMSS 2016
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 29-March 4, 2016
Healthcare IT (HIT) companies will be showcased in the Ontario
pavilion at Health Information Management Systems Society
(HIMSS) 2016 (himssconference.org), the world’s premier HIT
tradeshow. As an exhibitor, you’ll have a unique opportunity
to identify partners and potential business opportunities.
patricia.cosgrove@ontario.ca
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Mining Supply and Services
Mining Supply and Services –
Asia and Australasia
AIMEX 2015
Sydney and Perth, Australia
September 1-4, 2015
Want to capitalize on opportunities within the Australian mining
industry? Ontario is leading a trade mission to Asia-Pacific’s
International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 (aimex.com.au) in
Sydney, Australia. Held every two years, AIMEX is the largest
Australian mining exhibition and the region’s leading mining
industry event. The show will host 700 exhibitors, including 200
from overseas, with pavilions hosted by every major mining
country. Exhibition organizers expect that 20,000 visitors from
across Australia and the Asia Pacific region will attend the show.
wenbo.pan@ontario.ca
Mining Supply and Services –
Mexico, Latin and South America
Extemin Mining Convention 2015
Arequipa, Peru
September 20-26, 2015
Extemin (www.convencionminera.com) is the most important
mining conference in Peru and the second largest in Latin America.
Ontario will lead a trade mission to Extemin 2015 and organize
individual meetings between Ontario companies and Peruvian
importers, buyers and strategic partners. In addition to exhibiting in
the Ontario pavilion at the tradeshow, delegates will receive Ontario
government and CAMESE (The Canadian Association of Mining
Equipment and Services for Export) briefings. Delegates can also
participate in networking events.
marek.karwowski@ontario.ca
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Mining Supply and Services
ExpominMexico 2015
Acapulco, Mexico
October 7-10, 2015
Ontario will lead a trade mission to Expomin, the International
Mining Seminar and Exhibition in Acapulco, Mexico. Expomin is
the most important expo in Latin America. The Ontario pavilion will
focus on activities to maximize the exposure of Ontario’s mining
suppliers of machinery, services and technology. There are many
mining projects underway in Mexico with significant opportunities
for Ontario exporters. Join us for B2B meetings to strengthen your
relationships with Mexican buyers.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
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Other Sectors
Multi-sector –
Europe
Europe Global Export Forum
Toronto, Ontario
May 20, 2015
Ontario exported more than $20.3 billion in goods to Europe
last year. Discover the export opportunities Europe has to
offer your business at the Europe Global Export Forum
(GlobalExportForum.ca). Learn about new export opportunities
and trends and understand the unique differences of key European
markets. Network with peer companies and business organizations
to discuss business development strategies. If you are a small or
medium-sized business looking to explore new opportunities in
Europe, then you won’t want to miss this event.
trade.officer@ontario.ca
European Venture Summit
Düsseldorf, Germany
December 2015 (dates TBA)
Ontario will lead a delegation to the European Venture Summit,
Europe’s foremost networking and investment event for high
growth technology start-ups, venture capital investors and
technology corporations. This summit allows innovative ICT, life
sciences and cleantech companies to present themselves to an
international audience of investors, corporate representatives and
innovation experts and grow their business across borders. Ontario
will set up corporate calls with mid-level European venture capital
firms for follow-up meetings/deal flows and meetings with local
German state officials to discuss collaborative opportunities.
nick.furneaux@ontario.ca
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Other
Sectors and Infrastructure
Mining
Construction
Multi-sector –
Mexico, Latin and South America
Incoming South American Buyers Mission to
Pan Am Summit
Toronto, Ontario
July 7-10, 2015
Ontario is pleased to welcome key decision makers and buyers
from Brazil, Chile and Peru to meet Ontario exporters and suppliers
while participating in the Toronto Global Forum: Pan American
Edition (July 8-10) (forum-americas.org/toronto/2015). The agenda
includes site visits with potential suppliers and partners. Working
with the Canadian Consulate in Sao Paulo and the International
Trade Development Representative office in Santiago, we will
identify buyers from various focus sectors for this program.
marek.karwowski@ontario.ca
Defence and Security –
Middle East
IDEF 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
May 5-8, 2015
Ontario is leading a defence and security mission to Turkey for the
International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) (www.idef15.com/en) in
collaboration with the Canadian Consulate in Istanbul. IDEF is the
largest defence industry event in the Eurasian region and one of
the top four in the world. In 2013 IDEF hosted 794 companies from
51 countries, 531 high-level foreign delegates responsible for their
country’s defence supply and more than 54,000 domestic
and foreign visitors from 111 countries.
vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca
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Other
Sectorsand Infrastructure
Mining
Construction
Defence and Security –
Europe
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2015
London, UK
September 15-18, 2015
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi)
(www.dsei.co.uk) is the UK’s largest defence/security sector
event, attracting over 1,400 exhibitors and 32,000 attendees
from 121 countries. Join us as we host the Ontario pavilion in
partnership with the Canadian High Commission, London, UK.
The mission will include participation in the Ontario booth as
well as networking receptions, B2B meetings and market briefings.
This event is an excellent opportunity for Ontario participants to
identify potential clients, distributors and business partners.
maureen.angus@ontario.ca
Optical Technologies –
Europe
LASER 2015
Munich, Germany
June 22-25, 2015
Join the Ontario exhibit in the Canadian pavilion at LASER 2015
(www.world-of-photonics.com) in Munich, Germany. The leading
bi-annual international tradeshow in the fields of lasers, special
optics and photonics, LASER welcomes more than 30,000
visitors and 1,200 exhibitors from 50 countries. It’s the ideal
platform to present your technology, products and services to
an international audience, including high level decision makers
from foreign companies.
gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
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Other
Sectors and Infrastructure
Mining
Construction
Oil and Gas –
Mexico, Latin and South America
Pan American Mature Fields Congress
Veracruz, Mexico
February 17-19, 2016
Ontario will lead a mission of companies with experience and
expertise in the oil sector to attend the Pan American Mature Fields
Congress (MatureFieldsCongress.com). Mexico is the world’s
10th largest oil producer and has some of the largest reserves in
the Western Hemisphere, which translates into opportunities for
Ontario suppliers. A pavilion for Ontario will be offered, as well as
B2B meetings and networking opportunities. Contact us today for
more information.
rowena.dias@ontario.ca
Oil and Gas –
Middle East
ADIPEC 2015
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
November 9-12, 2015
Ontario will lead a trade mission to the Abu Dhabi International
Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2015
(www.adipec.com). ADIPEC is among the top three oil and
gas events in the world, attracting over 1,800 exhibitors and
20 international pavilions and more than 75,000 industry
professionals from 100+ countries. Delegation members will
participate in market/industry briefings and networking events,
B2B meetings and outreach activities.
vitaly.paroshyn@ontario.ca
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Other Sectors
Mining Supply and Services
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Information and
Communications Technology
Exporter Education
Construction and Infrastructure
Clean Technology
(Environment and Energy)
Automotive Products
Agri-food
Aerospace
Index of Programs by Market Region
Page numbers
6
United States
17
23 30 39 50
Europe
28
France
46
55
47
55
5
Germany
10
Nordics/Netherlands
33
Poland
14
Spain
35
56
Turkey
UK / Ireland
5
China/Hong Kong/
Taiwan
4
15
34
57
Asia
9
India/Pakistan
13
10 15
Japan/Korea
9
21
44
22 28 36
12
32
Southeast Asia 4
27 32 43
Australia
53
Latin America
16
Brazil
16
29 37
56
Chile/Peru
16
29 38
53 56
38
Jamaica
Mexico
8
17
37 48 54 58
Middle East
UAE
Saudi Arabia
22
39 49
58
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